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A Surging Rupee Tripled Gold’s Global Loss in India as Silver Broke Down
Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the
A Surging Rupee Tripled Gold’s Global Loss in India as Silver Broke Down
Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the
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Estimated ₹30k Cr Orders Booked at IIJS Signature
Mumbai: The recently concluded, IIJS Signature 2023, this year’s first & largest jewellery trade show, has booked orders worth Rs. 30,000 crore, as per the initial estimates by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The 15th edition of IIJS Signature, the biggest-ever and first-ever ‘Green Expo’ saw several brilliantly designed gem & jewellery creations from diverse parts of
GJEPC Seeks Jewellery Repair Policy from Govt.
Recommends 4% import duty on gold, silver & platinum; allowing sale of rough diamonds in SNZs; Zero duty on Lab Grown Diamond seeds 5 key recommendations in wishlist of GJEPC… Allow Sale of Rough diamonds in Special Notified Zone through Safe Harbour rule Re-Introduce Diamond Imprest Licence Repair Policy for Jewellery to tap $ 5.75 bn opportunity & create jobs
Plain Gold Jewellery Exports Grow Post India-UAE CEPA
Mumbai: For the period of April–December 2022, the overall gross exports of Cut & Polished diamonds (CPDs) declined 1.24% to ₹132,075.47 crores (fell 7.67% in dollar terms to US$ 16,625.45 million) as compared to ₹133,737.22 crores (US$ 18,006.79 million) for the same period last year. The Ukraine-Russia conflict has started to affect the Cut & Polished Diamond exports that has
Organised Jewellery Retailers’ Revenue to Rise 23-25%
Mumbai: Revenue of organised gold jewellery retailers, which had a growth spurt of 36% last fiscal on a low base of the pandemic-marred fiscal 2021, will maintain the glimmer in 2022 with 23-25% growth as volume grows on pent-up demand and recovery in discretionary spending, and realisations inch up, CRISIL Ratings said. Next fiscal, however, growth will moderate to 8-12%,
Amber Pepper Appointed as CEO of NDC
London: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the appointment of Amber Pepper as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February 2026. A seasoned global leader in luxury brand transformation, Pepper brings a wealth of experience in driving commercial growth, digital innovation, and consumer-centric storytelling across some of the world’s most respected fashion and retail brands, including senior roles at Tapestry,
Kirit Bhansali Represents Indian G&J Ind. at India–Israel CEO Forum
Tel Aviv: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, attended the India–Israel CEOs Forum on 20th November 2025 at Hotel Dan Tel Aviv, following his nomination by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as a representative from the Indian side. During the visit, he also met Mr. Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry, Israel. In his address, Mr.
ORIGIN De Beers Group Launches to Consumers in Stores Across North America
Mumbai: ORIGIN De Beers Group, the new branded polished diamond offering from De Beers Group, is now available to consumers in retail stores across North America. This marks the first time the ORIGIN De Beers Group polished diamonds are available in store, bringing the power of provenance and storytelling directly to consumers through immersive retail and digital experiences. Unveiled at JCK earlier
Purvi Shah Appointed As New ED of RJC
Mumbai: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed Purvi Shah, currently head of ethical and sustainable value chains at De Beers, as its next executive director, effective Feb. 7, 2026. She will succeed John Hall, who has served as interim executive director since Melanie Grant’s departure in January. Shah has been with De Beers for 17 years and has served
